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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.03, 699.50 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.03, 699.50 and 236.12 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.03 : 699.50 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.03/699.50 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.03x = 699.50 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.03x = 165,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,163.03/467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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